Tone Report Weekly Issue 103 | Page 13

5. Holeyboards AmpTop Proudly, locally, and sustainably built in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Holeyboards AmpTop is perfect for the player who likes to keep their pedals close at hand or out of the way— right on top of their amp. Designed to hold 4–5 pedals, the AmpTop is small enough for a minimalist, yet big enough for the emerging enthusiast. Originally drawing inspiration from skateboard decks and Zip Ties, the AmpTop features integrated handles, as well as holes and channels for easy cable routing. There’s even room for a power supply underneath—and it only weighs a pound and a half. Oh, and did we mention prices start at $59 for a natural finish? Go to chemistrydesignwerks.com to see all the options. 6. Spider Capo Typical capos render some portion of the guitar neck useless once applied, but the revolutionary Spider Capo easily attaches to the guitar neck and opens up hundreds of new tuning options, thanks to six small “fingers” that depress desired strings individually. Imagine being able to convert a guitar in standard tuning to an alternate tuning like DADGAD in just seconds—and then being able to play on both sides of the capo. That’s what the Spider Capo does and does safely, thanks to strategically placed organic leather end pieces, which ensure a snug fit. The Spider Capo costs just under $40, comes with a three-year guarantee and can be found at spidercapo.com. ToneReport.com 13